US Marine accused in Haditha case to sue Murtha

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/02/AR2006080200493.html

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Marine suspected in the killing of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, will sue Rep. John Murtha for libel after the war critic made public comments about the case and accused the serviceman of murder, attorneys said on Wednesday.

Lawyers representing Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, 26, said Murtha, a Pennsylvania Democrat, made false, misleading and defamatory statements.

The case, to be filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, says Murtha's statements in the press about the case have pressured the Pentagon to pursue charges against Wuterich and other Marines, and to use them as "scapegoats" to prove that allegations of atrocities committed against Iraqis will be pursued, "no matter how baseless."

"The false, misleading and defamatory statements disseminated by Mr. Murtha portray ... Wuterich as a cold-blooded killer, untrained and falling victim to stress, as well as being involved in a cover-up of the tragic events of November 19, 2005," the Marine's lawyers say in the court filing.

[Democrat 4 Ever]

1. The report coming out of the Pentagon today can't help this

asswipes suit, can it? Seems the Pentagon is reporting that what Murtha reported is the truth and people may be charged over the incident.

"Maybe be charged?" WTF

[blm]

2. Wanna bet he was put up to this by Rove operatives? Rummy will make sure

that this is one of the accused who walks.

Sorry, but that is how BushInc operates.

[Synnical]

3. "Swiftboaters" To Go After John Murtha

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1789466&mesg_id=1789466

Published: August 01, 2006 12:21 am

Vets set sights on Murtha

By SANDRA K. REABUCK
The Tribune-Democrat

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“We decided to get back together and put together a new organization to hold John Murtha accountable for what he said,” Bailey said.

Minnick said he and Beam have been discussing for “months and months” Murtha’s stands.

“We’re very tired of lies and distortions from Mr. Murtha on the Iraq war, and it’s time we get the correct information out” about the war, its purposes and the troops, he said.

The main speaker at the October rally is expected to be John O’Neil, a former Navy officer who served on Kerry’s swift boat during the Vietnam War. O’Neil was an active campaigner against Kerry during the 2004 presidential campaign.

[Metta]

7. $$ from extreme traitors, I mean, right wing millionaires.

I'd bet the ranch on it. No lie is too base to tell.

[Arkansas Granny]

9. This is pretty predictable. When the Republicans can't defend

their actions they get someone to try to discredit those who disagree with them. The fact that they have gotten John O'Neil and the Swifties to go after Murtha just tells me that they are desperate to keep the truth from coming to light.

[Penndems]

10. Here's another DU link:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2430082#2430219

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4. Wonder who's bankrolling this lawsuit?

Or maybe it's not too hard to figure.

Andy Rooney: Ike was right

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5. This is just the usual defense attorney babble and posturing. n/t

[DemonFighterLives]

6. Murderers want more vengeance

Can't think about repenting.
:dem:

[lpbk2713]

8. Following one great act of stupidity with another.

The "ambulance chasers" won him over and he wasn't bright enough to see through their line of shit. They will get the money and he will get the headaches.

[MessiahRp]

11. Morons do Stupid Things

Hey I just murdered people mercilessly without cause but that fucker called me a name! He's the evil one!!!!

I hope this gets tossed out of court and the Haditha soldiers get tossed into prison.

Rp